A QUORN funeral director hasreceived an award for sending more than £25,000 to The British Heart Foundation on behalf of local bereaved families.

G Gamble and Sons (Quorn) Ltd, in Meeting Street, has donated the money over several years from families who prefer to send donations to a chosen charity, rather than purchase floral tributes.

JohnMaltby, managing director, said: “It is comforting to bereaved families that charities such as The British Heart Foundation can benefit at a time of sadness and loss. We would like to express our gratitude to all families who have donated to The British Heart Foundation and various other charities over the years.”